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Wall Street Is Shaking Off Fears of an A.I. Bubble. For Now.

The valuations of some companies are approaching those of the dot-com boom. But investors worry that pulling money from today’s market risks future gains.

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Why the A.I. Boom Is Unlike the Dot-Com Boom

Silicon Valley is again betting everything on a new technology. But the mania is not a reboot of the late-1990s frenzy.

5 min read

Judge Grants Request to Unseal Grand Jury Records in Maxwell Case

The ruling cited a law signed by President Trump requiring the Justice Department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

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Supreme Court Grapples With Whether to Lift Campaign Finance Limits

The dispute before the court involved a Republican effort to lift limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.

6 min read

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In L.A., $750 a Month to Live in a Backyard Storage Unit

A landlord crowded tenants into his property without running water or power. One, determined to find an alternative, was up against the city’s housing crisis.

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The 23 Best Restaurant Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2025

Crispy fish ssam, knife-cut noodles and more of our favorite bites from a year of eating.

10 min read

Kamala Harris Isn’t Ready to Be Written Off

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Shane Goldmacher

Shane Goldmacher

I’ve been reporting on the Democratic Party’s future this year and wanted to answer a basic question: Where does Kamala Harris fit into that future?

Shane Goldmacher

Shane Goldmacher

She just finished a national tour for her best-selling book, yet she has been largely absent from her party’s debate about the path back to power.

Shane Goldmacher

Shane Goldmacher

In a wide-ranging interview, Harris makes clear she does not want to talk about 2028. It’s so far away, she insists. Still, she does not want to be ignored.

Shane Goldmacher

Shane Goldmacher

Harris is the first woman to serve as vice president, and she knows her place in history. “There will be a marble bust of me in Congress,” she told me.

Shane Goldmacher

Shane Goldmacher

Harris is freer than she once was. But she is still fundamentally cautious. If she does run in 2028, maybe the biggest question is what her campaign would be about.

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Trump Calls Europe ‘Decaying’ and Suggests ‘Size Will Win’ in Ukraine War

President Trump’s comments deepened his rift with mainstream European leaders over defense and Ukraine policy.

 

The Territorial Sticking Point Between Russia and Ukraine

The Kremlin says any peace deal must cede to Russia the entire eastern Donbas region, including territory Ukraine still controls — a nonstarter for Kyiv.

2 min read

Meet American Gun Culture’s Biggest Nerds

Cloners are gun enthusiasts who are mostly millennial and Gen Z white men who look like a mix of ’90s nerds, tactical skateboarders and well-armed commandos.

Illinois Governor Signs Bill Imposing New Limits on Immigration Enforcement

The measure restricts immigration arrests around state courthouses. Republicans have criticized the law and suggested it would face legal challenges.

2 min read

Legal Challenge to Israeli Ban on International Media in Gaza Is Delayed

Israel’s top court gave the government further reprieve on a petition seeking free access to Gaza, which critics say denies the world a full picture of conditions there.

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What Streaming TV Could Learn From ‘Mad Men’

The classic show arrived on HBO Max with an embarrassing remastering error. But the show’s creative mastery remains undeniable, our critic writes.

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Australia’s Social Media Ban for People Under 16 Takes Effect

The measure is one of the most sweeping efforts in the world to safeguard children from the harms of the platforms.

2 min read

Should You Be Able to Ask a Doctor to Help You Die?

More countries are legalizing medically assisted death. But even as the concept gains acceptance, there are difficult questions about who should be eligible.

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These Looted Treasures Are Home. What Now?

Western museums are returning the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, but a state-of-the-art museum to display them is still a long way off.

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Michael Virgil became agitated and was restrained by at least five crew members, including some who stood on his back, before he died, the medical examiner said.

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French First Lady’s Insult Against Feminist Protesters Prompts Outcry

Brigitte Macron used a slur to criticize protesters who had interrupted a show by a French comedian accused of rape in 2021, in a case that was dismissed.

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With Colorful Sculptures, Artist With a Learning Disability Wins the Turner Prize

Nnena Kalu, who uses cardboard and tape to create her work, received the prestigious art award.

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Between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a Trade War With No End in Sight

After deadly military clashes, the Pakistani and Afghan governments have locked their populations in a trade war threatening the livelihoods of millions.

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